Travis Baldree. Did you know that the narrator for Galleries of Stone has become an author in his own right? (A wildly successful one, in fact.) He was kind enough to blurb the trilogy, and the quote now appear on both the print/digital edition covers.
This selection of books would give me another BINGO for August. We’ll see if I can fit in that much reading time! #TopRow
Small Towns with Strange Traditions. While these books are probably most properly sorted into the Magical Realism genre, I’d refine their sub-genre based on setting. All of these stories occur in towns with special rules. Locals know what to do, but newcomers? Beware!
Starts with B. Gotta admit, I love a reading challenge. The A to Z Reading Challenge at Great Middle Grade Reads is one I’ve participated in annually. Here are some “B” books I’ve read and enjoyed.
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New Chapter. After a short break because of RL busyness, updates have resumed for Deuce, a Galleries of Stone prequel that goes back to the summer when both Aurelius and Ulrica were vying for piercing.
Access to new/unlocked chapters begins at the Deuce tier on Patreon. If you’re able to join the Journeymen tier, you’ll be treated to Travis Baldree’s narration of the story. CJ on Patreon >>
Elza and I love games almost as much as we love reading middle grade books. You’ll find more of these over on Middle Grade Carousel and our associated social media. Follow us and play along! ~CJ
Pick a Letter. I’ve always liked the A to Z Reading Challenge at Great Middle Grade Reads. There are a lot of different ways to get the list done. Last year, I tried reading in alphabetical order, but that grew frustrating pretty quickly. I’d always be running across a book that sounded so *interesting,* but it didn’t start with the right letter. Made me grumpy. : )
Here are three books that start with “A” … all of which I enjoyed:
Do you ever participate in reading challenges?
Personal Favorite. I read all kinds of books, but I definitely have a special place in my heart for paranormal mysteries. Do you have a favorite genre?
There’s Something in the Galleries. When I brought FoxOfTwilight a proposal for a piece of art for this scene in Meadowsweet, I was enormously pleased with the results. Here’s a peek. The full illustration is under the cut. Have a look?
In Galleries of Stone, statues are people, too! More magic mountains, master sculptors, and found families can be had in both Galleries of Stone (complete in 3 volumes) and the new sequel series, Journeymen of Stone, Bk1: Farley.
Continue reading ART: I Want FreyOne good book can lead to another! Are you all about theater reads? These books both include stage productions!
